Purchase of the Month: Daisy by Marc Jacobs

     So I FINALLY got to buy this perfume yesterday! I've been wanting it for a couple years now and I was beyond happy to snatch it at Nordstrom Rack for only $55 as opposed to the original $70. I'm a sucker for purchasing things that have pretty packaging, so yes I'd just like to say that I love the way they designed these bottles. 

     I'm sure most of you have smelled this perfume before, but if you haven't, then let me be the first to say that the name pretty much says it all. Daisy has a light floral scent that is reminiscent of fresh daisies in the springtime, and is still elegant and youthful. I think this perfume is appropriate for women of all ages, although it is targeted towards sort of a younger audience. Daisy by Marc Jacobs can also be bought in roller ball sets if you're not willing to commit to a full size bottle or if you're just trying out some new scents.

Also I wish you all a very Merry Christmas! I hope you guys got to spend some quality time with your loved ones, don't forget to thank them all for those wonderful presents :)

Christmas Wish List

Hey guys! Christmas is just in a few days, and I'm sure all of you have made your own special wish lists for this year. Here are a few of my favorite holiday picks!

Christmas Wish List by treasure-i 

Day to be Thankful

Thanksgiving is tomorrow! I have so much to be thankful for this year, and hopefully you guys do, too! :)

     Every year I attend a party with my extended family--aunts, uncles, cousins--and there isn't really a dress code like the ones we have for Christmas parties. Due to the massive amount of food we all end up consuming, people usually come in more casual, flexible clothing. 

     This year, I felt like going a little more dressed up. However, I'll be wearing a sweater dress, which still goes along with the comfy setting of my Thanksgiving parties. In contrast to the soft and casual dress, I put on this textured navy/purple blazer. I'm really into mixing pieces that normally have very different uses (ex. girly dress w/ biker jacket); I like to think they stand out more when I put outfits together this way. Because this dress ran a little big around my waist, I put on a slim patent black belt to make it fit just the way I want it to (personally, I think it looks better this way). To finalize this outfit, I slid on these awesome spiraled tights that I bought from American Apparel. I saw them first in one of Jenn Im's videos and I fell in love with them and had to buy them for myself. Along with keeping my legs warm, I think they are an interesting asset to all my outfits and I'll be honest, I always catch people staring at them whenever I walk by, haha. I've been wearing them a ton this season! Also, once again, I'm wearing my black boots. Forgive me, I've been meaning to buy another pair of boots since I'm constantly wearing these in every post!

H&M blazer, F21 dress, thrifted belt, American Apparel tights, Franco Sarto boots

favorite pair of tights + favorite pair of boots

That wraps up my Thanksgiving outfit post! I hope you all are having a great week and enjoy spending time with family/friends tomorrow. Don't forget to make that mental list of all the things you are thankful for. 
always, Kaycie

Huge thank you to Sarah who takes great pictures! Check her out here: Z

Red Sweater Weather

I just bought some new sneakers last weekend so I thought I'd put together and share a quick & casual outfit for you guys.

     Lately I've been loving cropped sweaters because of the cute high-waisted skirts/bottoms you can pair with them. These combinations of clothing also, in my opinion, look great with longer jackets and create flattering proportions for me. Once it gets cold, I'll start pulling mine out to wear with outfits like the one below.

     I bought this red sweater at Forever21 for under $20, which is a great price for the quality and color of it. I find that Forever21 often has a lot of trendy items for much lower prices, so those of you who aren't into splurging should definitely stop by. 

     Another thing I want to talk about is my beanie. I found it in the men's section at H&M, fell in love with it immediately, and bought it in less than a minute. I really like the color of the beanie--it's sort of a dark blue-green--and it is one of my favorite colors to wear in the fall. I find that I like the shape of mens/unisex beanies better than girls' because they're smaller and more fitted. This isn't the first time I've worn something I've found in the men's section; often, you can find a lot of great items there, so try it out! H&M, especially, has some great clothing and accessories, even for girls.

H&M beanie, Forever21 sweater, Urban Outfitters denim, Reebok sneakers

Ways to Wear: Leather Jacket

     Autumn has finally hit us! The colder weather has just begun to hit us here in Southern California, which means we'll all be pulling out our favorite winter outerwear. This year, mine is my recently purchased leather jacket. Leather jackets are so versatile and work with almost any style and just about every season. Today, I wore it with a cut t-shirt from a The 1975 concert that I went to a few days ago. I also wore some plain blue pants and my favorite pair of boots to keep things neutral.

[left to right]: me, Sarah, Emmy. We all wore band tees and heavy black jackets.

Kaycie H&M leather jacket, The 1975 tee shirt, H&M pants, Franco Sarto boots

Sarah TopShop jacket, The 1975 tee shirt, TopShop velvet skirt, Nordstrom socks, Doc Marten boots

Emmy H&M leather jacket(same as mine), The Neighbourhood tee shirt, PacSun jeans, grey Converse

Purchase of the Month: Chelsea Boots

Certainly we are all aware of one of last fall's biggest trends, the Chelsea Boots. Sold at popular stores like Zara, Topshop, and Nordstrom, these boots are famous to the fashion world and are a hit during the fall/winter season. As we roll into the colder months, everyone is pulling out their favorite pair of boots. Because of the relatively "warm" winters that we have here in Southern California, I can get away with wearing these during the season and not get too cold.

I did some fall shopping yesterday and after searching through many many shoe stores, I finally found the perfect boots at... Marshall's? There were only $60 and by the designer Franco Sarto! I was amazed to have found these. Once this bipolar weather stops and the cold sets in, I'll be wearing them just about every day!

OOTD: Lonely Mondays

Today's OOTD: 

    I wore a sheer black tank that has a see-through lace cross on the front. Because this shirt is sheer, I slid on a navy blue bandeau underneath to cover up. I am also wearing a pair of simple grey high-waisted shorts. My shorts are a size too big--an easy fix. Just had to grab a belt! The one I chose to wear is a skinny black patent belt. For shoes, I am wearing my favorite Jeffrey Campbell's. They are the HIYA sneaker in Tiger Print.

I stayed very comfortable in this outfit today. The weather outside was sunny and beautiful--typical southern California. Lately, it hasn't been as hot as everyone expects during mid-June... still perfect shorts weather though. No complaints.

Top: Marshall's

 Shorts: Nordstrom Rack

Belt: my mother's closet

Shoes: Karmaloop.com 

     I bought this shirt a while ago, so I can't quite remember how much it cost... probably around $14? Very cheap. I picked up the shorts recently at Nordstrom Rack for $23--a complete steal. My belt, as listed above, did indeed come from my mother's closet. Shout out to her for letting me borrow her stuff! Finally, my lovely platform sneakers... I purchased them for $78+shipping from Karmaloop.com. I've had them for a little over 3 months.

always, kaycie

Summer Trend: Coral

One trend I've been seeing a lot of (particularly for swimsuits) is the color Coral. Although it goes best with people who have warm undertones in their skin, almost anyone can rock it. Coral pieces can be paired with other neutral solids or pieces with small patterns/detailing.

Summer Trend: Coral by treasure-i featuring charlotte russe bathing suits

always, kaycie